On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for December 2025
Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of December 2025:
Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital Names CEO
David Fredericks has been named the CEO of Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital in Columbia, Mo., effective Oct. 14. Fredericks replaces Monica Gooch.
Iron County Medical Center Names Interim CEO
Billie Jo Russell has been named the interim CEO of Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, Mo., effective Dec. 31, 2025. Russell also serves as the chief nursing officer. Russell replaces Dr. Bruce Harrison.
The Missouri Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Jefferson City that represents 136 Missouri hospitals. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its membership, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public about health care issues.